Xeroma
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A medical condition characterised by abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye, often caused by vitamin A deficiency.
“The ophthalmologist diagnosed the patient with xeroma following months of poor nutrition.”
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xerophthalmiaxerophthalmus
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Starts with X and contains three vowels E, O, A. An unusual specialist term worth trying in later Wordle rounds.
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Worth 15 points. The X scores 8 and the word is valid in competitive play, though specialist knowledge helps.
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